Preston host Swansea City on the opening day, before encounters against the likes of Norwich City, Stoke and Brentford swiftly follow. Meanwhile, the club continues to pursue some key transfer targets, as the window starts to intensify. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Blues could land sixth summer signing
Birmingham City's hunt for further reinforcement in goal has seen them take an interest in ex-Reading goalkeeper Liam Driscoll. The 21-year-old has joined the club on trial with an eye to a permanent move. (Birmingham Mail) Photo: Ross Kinnaird
6. Arsenal face competition for Raya
Arsenal's hopes of luring Brentford 'keeper David Raya to the club look to have taken a blow, as La Liga side Villareal have been tipped to sign the stopper if they can't land Granada's Rui Silva. (Sport Witness) Photo: Justin Setterfield
7. Owls defender set for fresh chance
Sheffield Wednesday defender Joost van Aken has been tipped to remain at Hillsborough beyond the current transfer window, and could be given another chance to impress in Garry Monk's back three. (The Star) Photo: Stuart Franklin
8. Baggies target ready for future talks
West Brom target Troy Deeney is set for "crunch talks" with his club Watford, and a meeting this week could determine whether the Baggies target is allowed to depart in the current transfer window. (Sky Sports) Photo: JULIAN FINNEY